Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician Online
Develop the knowledge base and specialized skillsets to assess and identify exceptional learners.
Program Overview
Get to know our 100% online Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician
This online Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician is designed for teachers with three years of experience. In this program you will gain the specialized knowledge you need to apply research, methods and recommended practices for the effective assessment and instruction of learners with special needs in diverse school and community settings.
As an educational diagnostician student, you will benefit from one-on-one attention and continuous support from our compassionate, accessible faculty who are also educational leaders. Your success is our priority, and we are committed to nurturing your growth and empowering you with the most relevant and cutting-edge assessment practices.
This post-graduate level certificate meets the course requirements to become an Educational Diagnostician certified by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC). Graduates of this Lamar University program have a pass rate for the Educational Diagnostician Certification exam that consistently exceeds the state rate.**
**Based on Lamar University study examining 153 scores for the Educational Diagnostician Certificate exam, as well as pass rates for Lamar University and the state of Texas, from 2018-2021.
Upon completion of this educational diagnostician program, you will be prepared to:
- Interpret the results of evaluation data to parents and other professionals
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to plan and incorporate appropriate teaching methods, materials and mastery level into the individual education plans of exceptional students
- Assist public schools by possessing knowledge of compliance issues regarding federal and state laws, rules and regulations that affect exceptional students
- Understand the importance of the child centered process in all aspects of education
- Interpret the results of evaluation data to parents and other professionals
- Work with the multidisciplinary team to plan and incorporate appropriate teaching methods, materials and mastery level into the individual education plans of exceptional students
- Assist public schools by possessing knowledge of compliance issues regarding federal and state laws, rules and regulations that affect exceptional students
- Understand the importance of the child centered process in all aspects of education
*Price includes distance learning fee.
Tuition
Find out how and when to pay your tuition
The following is the tuition breakdown for students pursuing the Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician online. Our tuition is affordable and can be paid by the course.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ed Diagnostician Cert. | $342 | $1,026 | $7,182 |
*University fees are included in the tuition listed. University fees are able to be covered by Financial Aid if you choose to apply and are qualified.
Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice due to action by the Board of Regents or the Texas State Legislature.
Total program cost depends upon transfer hours and program advisement relevant to program requirements. For more information, contact a Lamar University enrollment specialist.
Tuition breakdown:
Calendar
Our application deadlines and class schedules
Lamar University offers one of the premier educational diagnostician certification programs in Texas, featuring multiple start dates to accommodate your busy schedule. Find the start date that works best for you and apply before the application deadline associated with it.
| 5 week courses | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Payment Due | Last Class Day | TEA Requirement Deadline | Department Required Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/16/25 | 12/26/24 | 1/7/25 | 2/19/25 | 1/9/25 | 1/2/25 |
| Spring II | 2/27/25 | 2/6/25 | 2/20/25 | 4/2/25 | 2/20/25 | 2/13/25 |
| Spring III | 4/7/25 | 3/17/25 | 3/31/25 | 5/7/25 | 3/31/25 | 3/24/25 |
| Summer I | 5/29/25 | 5/8/25 | 5/20/25 | 6/27/25 | 5/22/25 | 5/15/25 |
| Summer II | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/23/25 | 7/31/25 | 6/23/25 | 6/16/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/21/25 | 7/31/25 | 8/15/25 | 9/17/25 | 8/14/25 | 8/7/25 |
| Fall 2 | 9/29/25 | 9/8/25 | 9/23/25 | 10/29/25 | 9/22/25 | 9/15/25 |
| Fall 3 | 11/3/25 | 10/13/25 | 10/28/25 | 12/4/25 | 10/27/25 | 10/20/25 |
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Admissions
See the criteria for Lamar University’s educational diagnostician certificate online
The Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician online program has specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Admission Requirements:
- Online Application
- Teaching Certification
- Minimum 2.5 Undergraduate GPA
University Admission Requirements
- Complete online application and pay an application fee of $25.
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended*
- Master's degree: A master’s degree from any academic area/discipline that requires an initial teacher certification is required. Conferred master’s degree GPAs will be used for admission purposes.
- U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
Waivers of any experience or certification requirements will be initiated by Lamar University Admissions staff as necessary in instances where they may not apply, such as applications from states that do not require certification for licensure.
Department of Teacher Education Admission Requirements
In addition to University admission requirements, the Department of Teacher Education requires the following for admission to the department program. Instructions for the department application and reference will be e-mailed to you after your ApplyTexas application is processed. Instructions for submitting the other documents will be e-mailed separately if you are accepted to the program:
- Department Application with essay response
- Teaching Certificate: Must have a valid state-issued teaching certificate upon enrolling in the program. ** This does not include a probationary or permit issued certificate.
- Teaching Experience: Must have 3 years
- Employment: Employed on a Texas Education Agency approved public or private school campus.** To determine if your school is Texas Education Agency approved, please use the following links: public school or private school
- Professional reference from your principal
- Mentor: Mentor needs to be an Educational Diagnostician or Special Education Director with access to an educational diagnostician test kit.
Many programs may lead to licensure or certification in other states, but additional coursework or other requirements may be required by your state. Please review this chart for guidance regarding whether a Lamar University program will meet educational requirements in your state. For additional questions, if considering any academic program that leads to professional licensure in a state outside of Texas, please contact our Out-of-State Licensure and Authorization Office.
**Please note that out of state students may not be required to meet this criteria.
Send all required documents to:
Lamar University Online AdmissionsPO Box 10017
Beaumont, TX 77710
OR
Submit electronically to [email protected]
*All applicants must submit official transcript(s) indicating: 1) The conferred bachelor's or master's degree as required for the program of application from a regionally accredited US institution or its equivalent. 2) The transcript of the most recent attendance if it differs from the institution of the conferred degree. This requirement applies regardless of the length of time in attendance and regardless of whether credit was earned or is desired. However, if a department or program wishes to review additional transcripts from prior attendance for decision purposes, the department or program may directly request the applicant to submit the official transcript(s) to the Office of Admissions for processing. Students must be eligible to re-enter all colleges and universities previously attended. Failure to disclose previous college attendance is justification for revocation of acceptance and dismissal from Lamar University.
We reserve the right to review individual applicant qualifications for admission. Final determinations for admission are based upon a number of criteria. We reserve the right to refuse student entrance or terminate a student after admission to a program if, in the judgment of the faculty, the student demonstrates unacceptable professional fitness to practice in their particular field of study with children, youth, and/or adults.
Courses
View the degree plan for our Program Certificate in Educational Diagnostician online classes
Through 21 hours of coursework, including a practicum, this post-graduate level certificate program meets the course requirements to become an Educational Diagnostician certified by the Texas State Board of Educator Certification (SBEC).
Through 21 hours of coursework, including a capstone internship experience, you will become prepared for state diagnostician certification. Courses are offered on a rotational basis and not every course is offered in each session. EDLD 5311 and EDLD 5398 are offered each session.
